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What the City Council and Planning Commission are deciding that touches homes and land: new tracts, zoning, fees and special taxes, roads. Straight from the city's official agendas.

Coming up

Tue, Nov 10 City Council Meeting, 2:00 PM

  • A Master Case No. 26-0046 and Municipal Code Amendment No. 26-0005: Fontana Municipal Code amendments to Chapter 30 to modify multiple sections of the Zoning and Development Code to revise the Auto Center Overlay boundary map to reflect previously approved changes, provide additional time for certain entitlements and administrative approval processes, address frontage coverage requirements for nonconforming sites in the Form-Based Code zoning districts, address driveway paving and access requirements for garages and parking facilities, and modify parties authorized to approve home-based businesses., pursuant to a categorical exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c), 15378, and 15061(B)(3). Public Hearing
  • B Master Case No. (MCN) 25-0035: Specific Plan Amendment (SPA) No. 25-0001 and Administrative Site Plan (ASP) No. 25-0017 - A request for an amendment to the Fontana Gateway Specific Plan to modify the interior side and rear building setback requirement from six feet to zero feet, and a request for site and architectural review of a 5,075 square foot prefabricated storage building on approximately 0.95 acres located at 10880 Mulberry Avenue, identified as Assessor Parcel Number 0238-091-58, pursuant to a Categorical Exemption in accordance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15303. Public Hearing
  • G Master Case No. 25-0040: Affordable Housing Density Bonus Agreement and Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, & Restrictions - A request to approve an Affordable Housing Density Bonus Agreement with RC Homes Inc. pursuant to California Government Code § 65915 and Fontana Municipal Code Divisions 4 and 25, pursuant to the previously adopted General Plan Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse No. 2016021099) and pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15162 and 15183. Consent Calendar
  • D A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fontana, California, Ordering the Summary Vacation of a Portion of the Public Street and Highway and Public Utility Purposes Easement Along the East Side of Cherry Avenue, South of Aliso Drive, Assessor Parcel Numbers 0236-122-23 and 0236-122-22. Consent Calendar
  • F Final Acceptance for the 2024/25 Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation Project (DE-25-102-SB) Consent Calendar
5 more, and the full agenda →

Recently on the agenda

Tue, Nov 3 Planning Commission

  • PH-A Master Case No. 20-000073-R1: Design Review No. 20-000028-R1 - A proposed amendment to a previously approved residential development consisting of 53 single-family homes on an approximately 8.8-acre site. Revisions are proposed to the site plans, floor plans, and the architectural elevations. RECOMMENDATION: Based on the information in the staff report and subject to the attached Findings and Conditions of Approval, staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. PC 2026-___; and, 1. Find that, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15162 through 15164, the project has been reviewed under the previous Mitigated Negative Declaration for Tentative Tract Map No. 20358 (TTM No. 20-000006), Conditional Use Permit No. 22-000013, and Design Review No 20-000028 and that no previously reviewed impact areas have substantially changed, and direct staff to file a Notice of Determination; and, 2. Approve Design Review (DRP) No. 20-000028-R1. APPLICANT: Lennar Homes ​980 Montecito Drive, Suite 300 ​Corona, CA 92879 LOCATION: The project site is located on the southeast corner of Poplar Avenue and Orchid Avenue (APNs: 0233-122-28, -29, -60, -63​). PROJECT PLANNER: Andrew R. Arellano, Associate Planner Approved
  • PH-B Master Case No. 25-0067: Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 25-0017 and Administrative Site Plan (ASP) No. 25-0025 - A Conditional Use Permit request to establish a residential care facility and an Administrative Site Plan request for site and architectural review and approval for the development of a twenty-four bedroom, single-story senior residential care facility with associated improvements on an approximately 0.9 acre site located at 6153 Maloof Avenue, identified as Assessor Parcel Number 1108-053-09, pursuant to a categorical exemption in accordance with CEQA Guidelines section 15332. RECOMMENDATION: Based on the information in the staff report and subject to the attached Findings and Conditions of Approval, staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. PC 2026____; and, 1. Determine that the project is categorically exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section No. 15332 (Class No.32, Infill Development), and Section No. 3.22 (Categorical Exemptions) of the 2019 Local Guidelines for Implementing the CEQA, and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption; and, 2. Approve Conditional use Permit No. 25-0017; and 3. Approve Administrative Site Plan No. 25-0025. APPLICANT: Ahmad Awad SA Architects + Engineers 6226 Cooper Avenue Fontana, CA 92336 LOCATION: The project site is located at 6153 Maloof Avenue (APN: 1108-053-09). PROJECT PLANNER: Moises Lomeli, Assistant Planner Approved
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Tue, Oct 20 Planning Commission

  • PH-A Master Case No. (MCN) 25-0035: Specific Plan Amendment (SPA) No. 25-0001 and Administrative Site Plan (ASP) No. 25-0017 - A request for an amendment to the Fontana Gateway Specific Plan to modify the interior side and rear building setback requirement from six feet to zero feet, and a request for site and architectural review of a 5,075 square foot prefabricated storage building on approximately 0.95 acres located at 10880 Mulberry Avenue, identified as Assessor Parcel Number 0238-091-58, pursuant to a Categorical Exemption in accordance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15303 and 15305. RECOMMENDATION: Based on the information contained in the staff report and subject to the attached Findings and Conditions of Approval, staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. PC 2026-____, and forward a recommendation to the City Council to: 1. Determine that the Project is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15303 (Class 3, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) and Section 15305 (Class 5, Minor Alterations to Land Use), and Section 3.22 (Categorical Exemption) of the 2019 Local Guidelines for Implementing CEWA, and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption; and 2. Adopt an ordinance approving Specific Plan Amendment (SPA) No. 25-0001; and 3. Adopt a resolution approving Administrative Site Plan (ASP) No. 25-0017. APPLICANT: MTZ Construction Management 16390 Rockey Glen Rd. Lake Mathews, CA 92570 LOCATION: The project site is located at 10880 Mulberry Avenue (APN: 0238-091-58) PROJECT PLANNER: Cecily Session-Goins, Senior Planner Approved
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Tue, Oct 13 City Council Meeting

  • B Adoption of Ordinance No. 1997 (Second Reading), Amending and Restating Ordinance No. 1986 Levying a Special Tax within City of Fontana Community Facilities District No. 117 (Southridge). Consent CalendarWhat it means for owners →
  • B Issuance of Special Tax Bonds for Community Facilities District No.113 (The Gardens Phase Two). Approved
  • C Master Case No. 25-0064: Affordable Housing Density Bonus Agreement and Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, & Restrictions - A request to approve an Affordable Housing Density Bonus Agreement with MV RE Holdings LLC pursuant to California Government Code § 65915 and Fontana Municipal Code Divisions 4 and 25, pursuant to a Categorical Exemption in accordance with CEQA Guidelines section 15332. Consent CalendarWhat it means for owners →
  • D Master Case Number 25-0051: Affordable Housing Density Bonus Agreement and Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, & Restrictions - A request to approve an Affordable Housing Density Bonus Agreement with MV HBC, LLC pursuant to California Government Code § 65915 and Fontana Municipal Code Divisions 4 and 25, pursuant to a Categorical Exemption in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15332. Consent CalendarWhat it means for owners →
  • E Authorize the City Manager to Approve a Drainage Acceptance and Maintenance Covenant and Agreement with Jack M. Chen et al. and BCT Development, for the Development of a 595 Multi-Family Unit Project on the Southwest Corner of Citrus Avenue and Summit Avenue, Parcel Map No. 20910, Master Case No. 24-0059, and Design Review No. 24-0030 Consent Calendar
8 more, and the full agenda →

Explained for owners

From the city's official agendas, checked November 8. Only items that touch homes, land or neighborhoods are listed; the agenda is the record.

Your next 30 days in Fontana

The dates a homeowner here needs between now and Mon, Nov 30.

  1. City Council Meeting meets

    The City Council Meeting meets on this date; the agenda lists what is up for a vote.

    Source: City meeting agenda →Add to calendar

  2. Last day to file an assessment appeal

    File an assessment appeal for the January 1, 2026 value by this date; filing opens July 2.

    Source: State Board of Equalization, County Assessment Appeals Filing Periods for 2026 →Add to calendar

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The desk note

A closer look at the stories shaping Fontana neighborhoods this week.

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Weekly desk note
Nov 2, 2026

Biggest Fontana price cut this week: $40,000 on 9257 Palmetto

The asking price on 9257 Palmetto dropped from $899,000 to $859,000. This week in Fontana: 39 new listings, 19 price cuts, 22 closed sales and 29 homes going under contract. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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Weekly brief
Oct 26, 2026

6 Fontana homes back on the market after being under contract

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Weekly brief
Oct 19, 2026

Lowest-priced home listed in Fontana this week: $414,900 on 16621 Wyndham Ln 12

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As of November 8. Listing brokerage shown on each row. A new desk note is published every Monday — subscribe via RSS. Card photography is illustrative Fontana imagery, not the addresses listed.

Latest briefs

Quick reads on Fontana real estate, lifestyle and the community.

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Weekly brief
Oct 12, 2026

11 Fontana homes back on the market after being under contract

11 homes in Fontana came back on the market this week after being under contract. This week in Fontana: 26 new listings, 32 price cuts, 28 closed sales and 36 homes going under contract. Data as of October 18, 2026.

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Weekly brief
Oct 5, 2026

Lowest-priced home listed in Fontana this week: $450,000 on 16408 Valencia

The lowest-priced home listed in Fontana this week is 16408 Valencia at $450,000, 2 bedrooms. This week in Fontana: 39 new listings, 16 price cuts, 18 closed sales and 41 homes going under contract. Data as of October 11, 2026.

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Weekly brief
Sep 28, 2026

Fontana weekly desk note — week of September 28, 2026

Fontana saw 25 price cuts, 25 new listings and 25 status changes this week — about the same as last week, as of October 4, 2026.

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Inland Empire Community News
6 days ago

Fontana Mayoral Challenger Joz Sida Calls for Warehouse Moratorium and Sanctuary City Status

The Fontana mayoral race is coming to a close. Inland Empire Community News (IECN) reached...

Inland Empire Community News
6 days ago

Fontana Coalition Links ‘Third Spaces’ and Tree Equity to Health and Quality of Life

A shaded place to walk, an affordable activity and a welcoming place to gather can...

City of Fontana
Oct 30

El Niño 2026-27: Prepare for Winter Storms

El Niño conditions are expected to continue through the 2026-27 winter. Fontana residents should prepare now for possible heavy rain, strong wind, and power outages.

Headlines are the outlets' own, shown with the source named and the story left where it was published. Card photography is illustrative Fontana imagery, not a photograph from the story.

Guides for Fontana

Written for Fontana specifically: the local rules, records and property questions that come up here.

Where prices moved

Closed sales by ZIP, the last twelve months against the twelve before. It tells you which side of Fontana is moving, not what your house is worth.

Price my file →
92335$580,000Median sale price$424Median $/sq ft$555,000Median a year ago232Closed salesUp vs last year
92336$700,000Median sale price$341Median $/sq ft$705,000Median a year ago747Closed salesFlat vs last year
92337$600,000Median sale price$385Median $/sq ft$610,000Median a year ago163Closed salesFlat vs last year

Nov 2025–Nov 2026 against Nov 2024–Nov 2025, as of November 8, 2026.

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